Union Minister Dr.Harsh Vardhan to leave for Sweden today

Minister for Environment, Forest, Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan will be leading an Indian delegation for participation in the Mission Innovation Ministerial beginning at Malmo in Sweden from today. 

Mission Innovation is a global platform of 23 countries and European Union aimed at accelerating clean energy innovations through enhanced Government funding, greater public-private sector partnership and enhanced global cooperation. India is founding member of Mission Innovation and part of the Steering Committee besides co-lead of innovation challenges on smart grids, off grids and sustainable



biofuels. 

During the visit, Dr Harsh Vardhan will showcase India’s commitment to clean energy through research, development and demonstration programmes initiated in partnership with Mission Innovation countries in various domains of clean energy. 

The Minister will also explore opportunities for research cooperation with Mission Innovation countries for affordable clean energy innovations. Besides participation in Mission Innovation Ministerial, Dr Harsh Vardhan will also hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Denmark, Sweden, Canada and European Commission.